About US
The Augmented Reality future is here!
Welcome to AR Miami! We are a team of innovators and creators who are passionate about bringing the power of augmented reality to the city of Miami.
Our mission is simple: to transform the way businesses and consumers experience the city, and to make augmented reality accessible and affordable for everyone. We believe that AR has the power to enhance and enrich our lives, and we're excited to bring that power to the streets of Miami.
With AR Miami, we're bringing together the best of technology and creativity to create a platform that is both engaging and intuitive. Whether you're a business looking to incorporate augmented reality into your marketing, or a consumer looking to explore the city in a new and exciting way, we've got something for you.
So come and join us on this exciting journey, and let's see what AR Miami can do! Thank you for choosing AR Miami.
AR Location Markers "Española Cigar Bar & Lounge"
Download AR Miami, press "Enter AR Miami" and select: Española Cigar Bar & Lounge to scan the above marker and activate the hologram. We are currently opening in Coral Gables, Wynwood, Miami Beach and Downtown. We also have an exhibit in Key Biscayne with "ARt Walk" and MAST students.
AR markers at Española Cigar Bar & Lounge
Learn more about the bar, and place your order.
Learn more about the cigars with special AR Markers.
AR Miami is now live in Española Way Miami Beach!
Meet The Team
Juan Carlos Gallo - CEO AR Miami
Juan Carlos Gallo – Founder & Creative Director, AR Miami
Juan Carlos Gallo is the founder of AR Miami and the creative force behind its mission to transform cities into living canvases using augmented reality. With a background that bridges art, technology, and immersive storytelling, Juan developed AR Miami as a platform where the promise of augmented reality could be explored today. This new AR platform becomes a new canvas for culture, history, commerce and creativity —layered into the streets people walk every day.
Drawing on his experience in multimedia production, spatial computing, and global travel, Juan has spent the last three years building AR Miami from the ground up. His vision: to make augmented reality accessible, meaningful, and human to everyone, without the need for the coming AR glasses. All you need is today's phones and a walkable neighborhood.
In addition to his technical work, Juan is an artist, filmmaker, and explorer of ancient civilizations. His curiosity about the hidden layers of reality—both digital and historical—fuels much of the storytelling in AR Miami. Whether showcasing a holographic artist in Wynwood or revealing a forgotten moment from Coral Gables' past, Juan sees AR not just as a tool, but as a new form of public art.
Juan is also the founder of Experience AR, a creative tech studio specializing in immersive experiences, and has collaborated with institutions, collectives, and city governments like Coral Gables, Homestead and North Miami to reimagine how people engage with their environments. He believes the future of urban space isn’t just physical or digital—it’s both.
Ashley E Shiver - Co-Founder
Ashley Elizabeth Shiver blends her extensive background in event planning, community development, and digital strategy to craft unique experiences that connect and inspire. As a Miami native, she has orchestrated impactful political and charity events throughout Florida, applying her legislative experience to foster community engagement. Her transformative journey from event planning to digital innovation culminated in founding LiLA Studios, a digital agency that excels in everything from metaverse development to graphic design. Ashley is also the driving force behind Experience AR, where her passion for edutainment and innovative technology helps businesses leverage AR, AI, and web3 solutions to captivate audiences worldwide. Always aiming to bridge connections, Ashley continues to expand her global influence by training teams and consulting on projects that blend education, adventure, and business growth. Her visionary approach ensures that every project managed by LiLA Studios not only meets but exceeds client expectations, turning every engagement into a story of success.
IN the news - MIAMI HErald
Story on the AR mural in Wynwood: “Miami Canary In The Coal Mine (Sea Level Rise)”
Augmented Reality Mural, February 2018
Located at 1800 N Miami Ave in Miami, FL
I was the lead AR Designer / Developer for the Augmented reality mural.
“Miami is indeed a ‘canary in the coal mine’ with respect to the effects of sea level rise. I love this city very much, lived here most of my life, so it is an honor to be involved in a project to raise awareness on this issue by mixing augmented reality with mural art. We owe it to future generations to take action now while there is still time,” said Juan Carlos Gallo, a digital designer for Miami Murals. “Our local government also recognizes this, so there’s an opportunity for the people and the government to come together.”
Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article198488639.html#storylink=cpy
IN the news - PBS NEWSHOUR
Wynwood AR Mural "Anthropocene Extinction"
Augmented Reality Mural, December 2018 Wynwood, Miami.
I was the lead AR Designer / Developer for the Augmented reality mural.
This mural used to be located at 299 NW 25th St, Wynwood, Miami. It has been vandalized and then painted over. May it rest in peace.
Since the dawn of civilization, humanity has caused the loss of 83% of all wild mammals and half of plants. This mural raises awareness for the Mass Extinction of Biodiversity that is happening today because of human activity including deforestation, pollution, hunting and overfishing. Everyday new species go extinct, yet most of us remain unaware, caught up in the other news and events that distract us daily instead of the big picture of Life. The mural depicts a local lens to the biodiversity issue by featuring 20 species found in Florida’s wildlife. Native, invasive and endangered species are shown together, representing how all of us must find harmony inhabiting the same space. Furthermore the mural is placed in the context of Sea Level Rise that will displace many humans and animals who live here. South Florida faces 2 to 3 feet of sea level rise by 2050 and far more dire circumstances by the end of the century if adequate climate action is not taken.
ARTIST TEAM:
Linda Cheung – Creative Director
Reinier Gamboa – Painter
Juan Carlos Gallo – AR Developer
Dane Myers – Musician
IN THE NEWS - NBC 6
“Miami Canary In The Coal Mine (Sea Level Rise)”
Augmented Reality Mural, February 2018
Located at 1800 N Miami Ave in Miami, FL
I was the lead AR Designer / Developer for the Augmented reality mural.
View the mural from across the street by the gates of the Historic City of Miami Cemetery.
We welcome you to visit our pilot augmented reality mural. This mural shows Miami’s vibrant colors, materialism and party culture as a facade we don. A closer look reveals warning signs like the looming sea level line and canary which illustrate our ignorance to the impending threat which faces Miami: climate change. Through an AR experience, participants will be able to see two alternate futures for Miami. Our future is dependent on the choice we make between "Make No Change" and "Be The Change"
IN THE NEWS - The New Yorker
The Art of Understanding Climate Change
Through murals, drawings, and augmented-reality pieces, artists are raising awareness of the imminent threat that climate change poses to the survival of Miami.
